The worst 2003 Blue Bird Sword problems
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
- What is wrong
- On certain low floor buses equipped with bendix puraguard dl discharge line oil coalescing air filter, the oil collected in the filter can be exposed to temperatures in the discharge line of the air compressor that exceed the ignition point of the oil.
- Risk
- These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the filter, possibly resulting in serious injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the puraguard dl unit with a new air compressor discharge line. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.
Recall number 02V211002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Blue Bird Sword 3
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Is the 2003 Blue Bird Sword reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2003 Blue Bird Sword.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Blue Bird Sword?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2003 Blue Bird Sword have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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